A rare original First World War period 'Tank Corps pin badge' in the form of a S.M.L.E gilt rifle mounted with a representation of the corps badge enhanced with red enamel Crown and blue enamel title scrolls. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor enamel loss to both scrolls.
Length approx 58mm.
The 'Tank Corps' was formed in July 1917 from the 'Heavy Branch of...  read more

Code: 14539

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period impressive example of 'The Kings Royal Rifle Corps gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch' fashioned on the style of the cap badge. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 43mm.

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Code: 14533

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'The Durham Light Infantry sweetheart pin badge', in the form of a rifle, mounted with the letters 'D.L.I'; the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting and an old replacement pin, sling now absent.
Width 46mm.  read more

Code: 14526

A scarce original First World War period 'The Duke of Cambridge's Own Middlesex Regiment sweetheart pin badge', in the form of a brass and enamel miniature badge mounted to a S.M.L.E rifle. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, rifle sling present, originally silver plated.
Width 53mm.
Height 19mm.  read more

Code: 14525

35.00 GBP

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A superb original Second World War period good quality 'King's Royal Rifle Corps silver and enamel brooch or tiepin', the badge of the Regiment, a Maltese Cross with title circlet surmounted by a crowned Latin motto scroll 'Celer et Audax' (Swift and Bold) inlaid with blue enamel and mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed 'SILVER'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin ...  read more

Code: 14487

A scarce original Elizabeth II mid 1950's period fine quality 'The King's Royal Rifle Corps rhodium plated sweetheart brooch, made from numerous parts, the Crown and arms of the cross encrusted with imitation paste diamond stones, the reverse impressed 'SCP'. Very good uncleaned condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel intact...  read more

Code: 14486

A fine quality First World War period 'Cameronians gold and enamel sweetheart brooch' the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting incorporating safety catch, no damage to the enamel.
Width 56mm.
Height 19mm.

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Code: 12531

220.00 GBP

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A extremely rare First World War brooch, a S.M.L.E rifle mounted with the gold plated badge of the Finsbury Rifles, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'TB'. Very good condition, original pin fittings and retaining all gold plating to the front of the badge.
Width 54mm.
Height 21mm.  read more

Code: 11591

180.00 GBP

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A scarce brooch, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'A.Bros' (Atkinson Brothers Ltd). Very good condition, original pin fittings and retaining all of its original gold plating to the front of the badge.
Width 54mm.  read more

Code: 10820

120.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1930's period 'Royal Ulster Rifles badge', a unique example handcrafted from mother of pearl, usually in Jerusalem or Bethlehem. Very good condition and with original pin fitting not suitable for wear, collectors item only.
Height 35mm.

Many year ago, two old soldiers who served in the Middle East, saw one of these mother of pearl badges on my stall...  read more

Code: 14401

A scarce original First World War period 'Essex Regiment silver rifle sweetheart brooch', in the form of a miniature representation of the cap badge the front with gold plated finish and mounted on a S.M.L.E style rifle; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, rifle sling and all the gold plating to the front of ...  read more

Code: 14362

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Kings Royal Rifle Corps gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch', the badge of the Regiment mounted on a S.M.L.E style rifle. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel title circlet with minor flaws.
Width 52mm.

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Code: 14345

A rare original First World War period 'Essex Yeomanry hollow silver rifle sweetheart brooch', the butt impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'ALLd' (Adie & Lovekin Ltd). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions, an excellent example.
Width 45mm.  read more

Code: 14344

A good original First World War period 'Royal Engineers gilt sweetheart brooch', the badge of the Regiment bearing 'George V' cypher mounted on a S.M.L.E style rifle. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, hook an old padded base replacement.
Width 54mm.  read more

Code: 14337

A scarce original First World War period 'The Buffs Regiment 1917 silver rifle sweetheart brooch', in the form of a miniature cap style badge the front with gold plated finish bearing a dragon resting on a scroll and mounted on a S.M.L.E style rifle; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details 'A.Bros' (Ahronsberg Brothers, Birmingham). Very good conditio...  read more

Code: 14336

A very scarce original First World War period 'Royal Garrison Artillery 1918 silver rifle sweetheart brooch', in the form of a miniature cap style badge the front with gold plated finish inscribed 'RFA' and mounted on a S.M.L.E style rifle; the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1918 and maker's details 'W.Bs' (Ward Brothers). Very good condition, complete with original pin fit...  read more

Code: 14335

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Northumberland Fusiliers hollow silver rifle sweetheart brooch', the butt impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'ALLd' (Adie & Lovekin Ltd). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions, an excellent example.
Width 45mm.  read more

Code: 14334

60.00 GBP

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A very scarce original First World War period well made miniature rifle brooch with fixed bayonet, wooden stock and 'YSER' in black paint on white metal backing. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, paintwork faint.
Length 55mm.  read more

Code: 14324

A scarce original First World War period 'The Dorsetshire Regiment silver plate and enamel sweetheart broch'; badge of the regiment mounted to a S.M.L.E style rifle. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, silver plated finish remains bright.
Width 53mm.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 14323

A scarce original First World War period 'The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch'; badge of the regiment mounted to a S.M.L.E style rifle. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings (pin a possible replacement with blunt end), no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Width 58mm.
Height 7mm.  read more

Code: 14322